I'm on a 1 lb a week plan with a goal of 199 by next October. My plan includes intentional walking, recreational exercise, taking stairs. avoiding the snacks-laden breakroom, reducing calories and Sparkpeople! Total weight loss will be 35 lbs and I will evaluate my next goal when I get there.

The Zone (from 2009)

Using a combination of BMI, medical studies on risk ...

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I'm on a 1 lb a week plan with a goal of 199 by next October. My plan includes intentional walking, recreational exercise, taking stairs. avoiding the snacks-laden breakroom, reducing calories and Sparkpeople! Total weight loss will be 35 lbs and I will evaluate my next goal when I get there.

The Zone (from 2009)

Using a combination of BMI, medical studies on risk reduction, and frame size, I've come up with a "Zone of Optimal Energy", which is a BMI from 23-27 for any large framed human. I'm currently at 26.3, so I'm considering myself at goal rather than worrying about hitting under 25. For more info, read on... --Ideal BMI is between 18.5 - 24.9. --Risk of heart attack, diabetes, heart disease, etc. goes down by 80% if your BMI is under 30, and even further if your BMI is under 27. --People with large frames should gravitate toward the upper part of the BMI range, not the lower part.

These factors combine to give me an optimal zone between 156-182, and as of this writing, Aug 25th, 2009, I am happily at 178. I'm making the transition to maintenance.

How did I miss you and I are both on Sarcastic's team? ......... lol ....... (one of my favorites) ............ Is it ok to add as friend? ........... I would like to see more guys present to have that nice balance and a different viewpoint ............. It looks like you have great goals and are moving forward ............... lemme know ......... and have a great Sunday!

I like your plan to reach your goal.... You can not lose with that one. I will take your blog to use to help me reach my goals.. I am new to sparks, I just joined in January, if you like read my page n blogs, I added you as a friend too! Hope you add me as well.....